Amid a restrained mood in Hokkaido's capital brought about by a rise in coronavirus cases, the 40th edition of the annual ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Tokyo reports record daily cases as Mexico deaths pass 100,000
Donald Trump Jr tests positive for Covid; South Australia lockdown to end at midnight on Saturday; global cases pass 57.5m. Follow latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s confirmed COVID-19 cases hit new record
TOKYO — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan reached a record for the third day straight, at 2,418 cases, the health ministry said Saturday. Japan, with fewer than 2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
GB climbers take coronavirus risk for Tokyo Olympics bid
It's my job as an athlete to compete and I'm confident with the precautions GB Climbing have taken." Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the rising coronavirus mortality rate in the country was ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka toddler unconscious after falling 4 floors from balcony
OSAKA -- A 1-year-old boy remains unconscious after plunging to the ground from the balcony of a fourth-floor apartment in this west Japan city's Nani ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea, Japan Mull Steps as New Cases Rise
South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could force authorities to reimpose stronger social distancing restrictions after easing them in October to spur a ... ( read original story ...)
BlackRock’s Rieder says bitcoin can replace gold ‘to a large extent’ and crypto is ‘here to stay’
"Do I think it's a durable mechanism that ... I think will take the place of gold to a large extent? Yeah, I do," BlackRock's Rick Rieder told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
Pop star Masahiko Kondo’s affair falls foul of Japan’s strict morals
In his 40-year career Masahiko Kondo has enjoyed many of the pleasures of a chart-topping pop star. He has acted, raced cars and, before he got married, he was linked to several famous female stars ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese health salon operator Medirom Healthcare Technology files for a $20 million US IPO
M edirom Healthcare Technologies, which operates holistic healthcare salons and a healthtech platform in Japan, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $20 million in an initial public offering. ( read original story ...)
Super Bowl goes cashless; Japanese firms work on digital currency
Icici Bank offers point of sale credit; and other information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the web. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo best city in the world to live in, study says
New York-based financial publication Global Finance publishes an annual list of the world’s best cities to live in. For 2020, Asia has had a strong showing, with three cities in the top 10 and the top ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister praises G20 efforts to help world economy
Japan would cooperate with the Group of 20 major economies in responding to the need to quickly contain the coronavirus pandemic and support a strong recovery for the world economy, Finance Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Where Visa Sees Crypto Going With Bitcoin Near All-Time High
As bitcoin soars in value amid the pandemic, Visa sees cryptocurrencies playing a greater role in its future as a network moving both data and money. ( read original story ...)
Japan health experts urge pause in domestic travel campaign as COVID-19 cases surge
Japanese health experts said the government should consider pausing its domestic travel campaign in some regions amid a record surge in COVID-19 cases and as the nation heads into a holiday weekend. ( read original story ...)
China FM to visit Japan to discuss virus, regional concerns
Japan's foreign minister announced Friday that his Chinese counterpart will visit Tokyo next week to discuss ways to revive their pandemic-hit economies as well as regional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to expand CPTPP trade pact as UK, China eye membership
Japan aims to expand a major regional free trade pact called the CPTPP, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Friday, potentially catering for China's and Britain's interest in joining the deal. ( read original story ...)